Some legal name changes are free, such as changing your last name when you get married or divorced, but most require a court petition. The minimum cost will be the charge for the court filing fee in your jurisdiction. If you hire an attorney, wish to change the name of a minor or require criminal screening, expect to pay more.
Remember that declining an invitation doesn't mean you're rejecting the person who sent it to you. It's simply a statement that you are unable to attend whatever you've been invited to. Here are some tips on how to turn down an invitation in the most polite way: 1  Don't ignore the invitation.2  Don't wait. 3  Be thankful. 4  Be honest. 5  Ask for a different time. 6  Don't over-explain. 7  Send something.t's simply a statement that you are unable to attend whatever you've been invited to. Here are some tips on how to turn down an invitation in the most polite way: 1  Don't ignore the invitation. 2  Putting the invitation aside to deal with later isn't good for you or the person who sent it.
Asking For The Date. 1  1. Make the date a suggestion. When you are asking someone what their plans are and if they want to go on a date with you, asking indirectly can be the best way to do so. 2  2. Frame the date as their own idea. As you ask someone out on a date, you can try to phrase your request in a way that will make the other person feel as if it was their own idea. People are often more comfortable with their own thoughts and ideas and are more likely to agree to your plan for the date.